CNBC Quotes John Apruzzese on European Stocks

At the same time, investors are less concerned about some of its weaker countries, like Greece. “Even if Greece gets kicked out of the euro zone, the general feeling is that it’s not going to cause a major crisis for all of Europe the way it would have a few years ago,” he said. “It’s not a serious issue.”

About $11 billion has flowing into European dividend funds year-to-date, versus about $7 billion for all of 2014, according to EPFR Global, a company that tracks global fund inflows and outflows.

While volatility in the stock market can be discomforting, it can provide opportunities for long-term investors, said Martha Pomerantz at the annual Minneapolis Star Tribune investors roundtable. She noted that Evercore Wealth Management expects continued low inflation and interest rates. To view the firm’s latest thinking, please see the current issue of Independent Thinking.